Cream Of Pea Soup

2 tb Butter or margarine

2 tb Finely chopped onion

2 c Cooked or canned peas

1/2 ts Salt

1 t Sugar

2 c Water

1 c Light cream or milk

1/4 ts Garlic salt

1/4 ts Pepper

1. Place butter and onion in a deep, 2 1/2-quart, heat-resistant,

non-metallic casserole. Heat, uncovered, in Microwave Oven 3 minutes or until onion is tender. Stir mixture occasionally. 2. Add peas, salt, sugar and water. Heat, uncovered, in Micro- wave Oven 3 minutes. Puree mixture in a blender until smooth. 3. Add light cream and heat, uncovered, in Microwave Oven 3 to 5 minutes or until heated through. Stir occasionally. 4. Stir in remaining ingredients and heat, uncovered, in Micro- wave Oven

1 minute longer or until soup bubbles. 5. Allow soup to stand 2 to 3 minutes before serving.